>...I'm really tired of shows with asperger-esque leads that
>are so much smarter than everyone around them, but are quirky
>and weird. Can't they just be really good at their job and
>normal?

I agree. I guess this is the new main character archetype for tv thrillers and dramas:

asperger-esque/mentally ill characters who are also brilliant as fuck (Carrie from Homeland, Will Graham on this show, hell I read SEVERAL in contention pilots for shows at all networks where the leads were quirky and it was because of their high levels of intelligence...and they had quirks too)...

that's great but i'm with you: can't a lead character in one of these shows just be smart as hell and not come with aspergers (sp?), etc. and that's fine if it's part of the character's framework, then let me push and get my intellectual twerk on with them go along for the ride...

but it does seem kinda like this is becoming a new character, etc.

in the case of Will Graham, it's been a while since I read the books, but i don't remember him being like he is in the tv show, i just remember him being brilliant as hell and that's it.

i could be wrong though.

but i love the show and will keep watching it...quirks and all.